Chapter 80
My father had a natural grace about him, a cool, almost regal demeanor that complemented the melancholic tunes he played.
His features were as delicate as they were striking, giving him an air of untouchable beauty, like a prince in a tragic fairy tale.
Morris said, “If one person could pick up this trophy twenty–four years from now, I think that person would be you.”
He looked at me, his eyes determined.
I responded in a low voice, “I’ll do my best.”
the time I responded, the fifth contestant had already taken the stage and started playing, and the crew ushered me off to get set up.
I felt a surge of adrenaline, my heart racing even faster now.
I stood up and made my way backstage to prepare.
I went backstage and tried to play like I usually do by visualising the piano in my head, but failed.
Because when I tried to do so, my fingers trembled slightly and my hands felt cold, a result of the nerves that were now taking hold.
I took deep breaths, trying to steady myself, but the anxiety clung to me like a shadow.
Suddenly, I felt a warm hand gently take mine, the touch grounding me instantly.
I turned, surprised to see Leo standing behind me.
His presence was unexpected, especially given the tension between us recently.
“What brings you here?”
I asked, my voice a mix of surprise and confusion.
“You should have a lot of business with your pack this time of year.”
Leo’s lips curled into a faint smile, one that seemed to carry a thousand unsaid words, yet the emotions behind it were difficult to unravel.
“Yeah, it’s true, there’s a lot waiting for me to handle. But…”
He paused, his gaze soft yet unwavering.
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“But some things are more important than work–especially when it comes to… us. My Luna is about to compete in such an important tournament, and I didn’t even know.”
His warm hand tightened around mine, like he was silently trying to offer me strength and comfort.
“I know we’ve had our misunderstandings lately,” Leo’s voice dropped, sincere and low, “and that’s made us drift apart. I shouldn’t have lashed out at I just care about you too much.” you for saying no. I’m sorry, Sherry. Please, forgive me….
I looked up, meeting his earnest gaze.
But it did nothing to sway me.
“Now’s not the time for this.”
I coldly pushed him away.
“We both have responsibilities, don’t we? I’m about to go on stage, and you should get back to your duties as Alpha.”
Leo leaned forward and kissed on my hair..
His unexpected kiss on the top of my head caught me off guard.
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The tenderness in his gesture softened the tension between us, and as I looked up, his eyes met mine with a fondness that made my heart skip a beat.
“Supporting you is part of my duty as an Alpha,” he murmured, his voice a soothing balm against the unease I’d been carrying,
He wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me closer.
You look beautiful today,” he said softly.
He complimented me on that at Summerfest,
At the time, I was wearing a t–shirt and jeans, no makeup, and my hair was just tied up in a casual, frizzy looking bun,
But the way he looked at me was sparkling.
pared to then, this time I was well–groomed.
My gown was a vision of elegance, the fabric cascading around me like liquid silver,
The bodice was intricately embroidered with delicate patterns of vines and flowers, each stitch shimmering under the lights.
A soft, off the shoulder design revealed just enough skin to be alluring without being overt, and the long, flowing skirt moved gracefully with every step I took
I had chosen to wear my hair in loose waves, with a few strands pinned back to keep it away from my face, and a pair of simple diamond earrings completed the look.
Despite all the effort I put into my appearance, I felt a little uneasy.
That is, until I saw the look in Leo’s eyes, which were almost on the verge of overflowing with appreciation and deep love.
He whispered, “I want to hide you, I wish you were like this and only I could see you.”
My cheeks flushed and I felt a little shy, changing the subject, “Why are you here? I thought after last time we had-”
Leo’s grip on my hand tightened slightly and his expression became serious as he interrupted me.
“More than wanting a child, I want you to stay by my side forever,” he said, his tone firm.
“Don’t ever leave without a word like that again, and don’t ever refuse my calls or messages.”
His eyes darkened, a flicker of something intense passing through them.
“Someone filmed you with Rolin yesterday, and it’s driving me crazy with jealousy.”
I stiffened, recalling the moment from the previous night.
There had been a flicker of movement in the shadows, a sense of being watched that I had dismissed at the time.
I had no idea it would cause such turmoil in Leo.
The thought of telling him about Rolin’s confession made my stomach churn.
I could only imagine the chaos that would ensue if Leo knew Rolin had openly declared his feelings for me.
